Jeff Gray
Born: 4/10/1963 in Richmond, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-06-21 | Final Game: 1991-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Edward Gray
Biography
Jeff Gray was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1963, whose career spanned from 1988 to July 28, 1991. Known for his solid performances on the mound, Gray finished his career with a record of 4-7 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.33. During his time in Major League Baseball, he struck out a total of 96 batters and recorded 10 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable relief option.
Gray played during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1980s and early 1990s saw the game evolve with the rise of specialized bullpens and relief pitchers. His versatility allowed him to adapt to the changing landscape of the sport, contributing to his teamsโ efforts in critical situations. Although his career was relatively brief, Gray's effectiveness on the mound has left a lasting impression, particularly among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 121.7 | 104 | 45 | 10 | 29 | 96 | 3.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 2 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 50.7 | 53 | 25 | 15 | 50 | 4.44 | 1676.1 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.7 | 39 | 16 | 10 | 41 | 2.34 | 584.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ALCS | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.70 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ALCS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.70 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 96 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | BOS | P | 41 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | BOS | P | 50 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | AL | $155,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $155,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 |